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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 670.28 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 670.28 and 356.20 is: 533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 670.28 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/670.28 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 670.28 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 238,750.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,750.28/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.73

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